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Richard Hunter
The Act of Being Free in One Act
$14.99
An American harmonica player brings the instrument into new realms with his solo recordings.
"Hunters plays everything solo with no overdubs and succeeds in forging a new style of repertoire for the instrument. He has a very precise style of playing which he exploits on compositions that range from lyrical and classical in style to a few that wouldn't be too out of place at a hoedown. Half of the material consists of cover tunes that include a mournful "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." "Old Man River" is played in the perennial front porch style, although the front porch in this case could be attached to Carnegie Hall. This is one of the most innovative harmonica players to record since Alain Lamontagne (from Quebec) in the 70s." - Dirty Linen
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Also by Richard Hunter: The Second Act of Free Being
Tracks:
1. Peppermint Life
2. Bright Lights, Big City/Let It Roll/Blue Monk
3. The Longing
4. Never Go Back
5. In A Sentimental Mood
6. Big 17
7. Winter Sun at Nobska
8. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
9. Hymn for Crow
10. Comin Home Baby
11. Old Man River
12. Too Late
13. Rock Heart
14. Golden Mel
(All audio is copyright 1997/2002 Richard Hunter, used by permission)
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"On his first disc, Hunter displays his fluid style, warm tone and virtuoso playing with several thrilling solo performances . . . The quality of the recording is terrific and presents an 'acoustic' harmonica sound with striking clarity . . . His tone is achingly beautiful. You need not be a harmonica nut to enjoy this record, but you may become one listening to it." Mark Earley, Sing Out!
"One listening is enough to convince you that you are within earshot of a master musician . . . If you want to check out the current state of the harp, check out this CD." Phil Lloyd, American Harmonica Newsletter "Copies of this disc should bear one of two warning labels: For those who carry their expectations in tight sets and rigid compartments, the admonishment should read: 'CAUTION — NOT FOR THE FAINT OF IMAGINATION'. For those inclined to freely follow flights of fancy, this counsel is apropos: 'EXTREMELY ENGAGING! BUDGET TIME ACCORDINGLY!' " Mark N. O'Brien, NY CD Blues |
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